Chord inversions are a great way to use the same series of notes in a chord to get different voicings. For the example in this video use a C-major triad, which contain the notes C, E, G. Playing these three notes in this pattern is called the root inversion. The first inversio ...more
The outer thigh lift is a great way to work the butt. Whenever leg abduction (movement away from the midline of the body) takes place, the gluteus muscles are involved. Instructions for the outer thigh lift are as follows: Lie sideways on an exercise mat. Place your arms in a ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a seated spinal twist yoga exercise. Begin by placing both butt cheeks onto the floor. Then bend your right knee and place it on the floor. Now cross the left ankle over the right thigh. Place your left hand behind your back. Inh ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to do a back pain prevention workout. The first exercise you can do is a low back stretch with pull. First, sit down with your legs parallel to each other. Then, round back and bring your head below your needs and clasp your hands together under ...more
This man shows how to focus on your chest and triceps when doing dips. He begins with a piece of equipment called the Roman Chair. Lift yourself up onto the chair. Bend your knees before you begin to lower yourself into the dip. As you slowly move down into the dip keep your e ...more
If you want to improve balance and strength in the leg muscles, try the single leg deadlift (also called the single leg Romanian deadlift). This exercise is primarily going to work your hamstrings and butt. The single leg deadlift comes with a high degree of difficulty because ...more
In this demonstration, Erin Huggins shows Pilates exercises that can be used to firm and tone legs. Start laying on our left side with your arm above your head and your head resting on your arm. Your legs should be straight. Start by pointing your right kneecap (top leg) to th ...more
Slide board knee tucks are great for anyone looking for a challenging abdominal exercise. This movement requires a great deal of upper body strength. It is important to note that whenever the knees move toward the chest, the hip flexors (e.g. iliopsoas) are heavily involved. ...more
The hip roll is great if you are looking to target the midsection. This exercise is used to target the oblique muscles, which occupy the sides of the midsection. The job of the obliques is to assist with rotation of the torso, as well as basic abdominal contractions. The hip ...more
Start by lying on your side with the knees bent. The elbow should be directly underneath the shoulder to support the body. As you contract your abdominals, use your torso to lift yourself off of the mat while your elbow and knees are touching the ground. Hold this for 10-30 se ...more
The cross body triceps extension is an easy way to work the back of the arm. There are three muscles that make up the triceps: long head, medial head, and lateral head. The function of the triceps is to extend the elbow. So any time you push a door closed, throw a ball, or put ...more
The Vinyasa flow is a short exercise you can use to limber up your body, as well as open your hips. It starts with a rotating triange and then slowly transitions into a forward bend. Make sure to pay attention to your breathing techniques!
In this Fitness video tutorial you will learn how to do medicine ball hay bales exercises for runners. This is a fantastic general strength exercise. This is a simple routine to do. Keep your feet hip width apart, drop the ball, bend down keeping the back straight, catch the b ...more
This video demonstrates an easy exercise, that anyone can do at home to get rid of love handles and improve overall physique. Lying down on the floor, you must bend your knees and keep your feet 18 to 24 inches apart. With your arms straight down on the side of your body, crun ...more
Learn how to get your body bikini ready. Try these proven methods to get an awesome bathing suit bod. You Will Need * Self-discipline * A place to swim * A pedometer * A natural bristle body brush * A Zen attitude Step 1. Flatten your tummy For washboard abs, start pedali ...more
This video shows you how to perform a superset of abdominal exercises. The instructor calls this workout the Super Abs workout. The 1st exercise is dumbbell crunches. To perform dumbbell crunches , lay flat on a stability ball with a suitable weight held behind your head and d ...more
External shoulder rotation exercises are done to work the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff consists of four muscles. They include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor. Each muscle works to rotate the arm externally (laterally) and internally (medially ...more
This video demonstrates how to do a seated wide-grip row. This exercise works the latisimus dorsi and the upper back. Don't let the weights pull you forward, you control the weights. Do a seated wide-grip row. Click through to watch this video on global-fitness.com
In this online video series, learn from roofing expert Tom Shean how to roof a house using metal roofing tiles. Tom will demonstrate, step by step, how to frame for and install metal roof tiles. Learn from our expert how to install roof battens, how to frame roof valleys, how ...more
In this video, we learn how to do bent over rows for lats. All you need to do these is a barbell, so it's easy to do at home. Start by bending over with your back straight, then lift up the barbell slowly with your palms facing forward. Make sure the movements are smooth and y ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the standing bent knee cable leg raise. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: hip flexors Secondary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Base Movement: leg raise Equipment: cable Training Type: balance and stability, weight training Level of Difficul ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the standing bent knee leg raise with ankle weight. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: hip flexors Secondary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Base Movement: leg raise Equipment: ankle weights Training Type: balance and stability, weight traini ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the bent over reverse cable fly. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: shoulders Secondary Muscle Group: lats, rhomboids, traps - mid Base Movement: reverse fly Equipment: cable Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Sport Specif ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the reciprocal Roman chair bent knee leg raise. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: hip flexors Base Movement: leg raise Equipment: roman chair Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 5 Spo ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the Roman chair bent knee leg raise. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: hip flexors Base Movement: leg raise Equipment: roman chair Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Sport Specific ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the Roman chair bent knee leg raise and rotation. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: hip flexors Base Movement: leg raise, trunk rotation Equipment: roman chair Training Type: weight training Level of ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing side bends on the hyperextension machine. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Base Movement: side bending Equipment: hyperextension machine Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Sport Specific: boxing, wrestli ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing side bends on the stability ball. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Base Movement: side bending Equipment: stability ball Training Type: balance and stability, weight training Level of Difficulty: 5 Sport Specific: boxing, ...more
Dumbbell rows are a simple exercise you can do at home for lats, all you need is a padded chair and a dumbbell. This exercise, when done in conjunction with pull-ups, makes the core of a great home back workout.
This exercise will help work out both your lats and your core abdomnial muscles! You will need an assortment of dumbbells for this exercise to work. Don't forget to stretch, and always talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen!
Parts of the Rowing Machine: Exercise & Training on Health & Fitness Equipment Part 1 of 15 - How to Do rowing machine exercises. Do rowing machine exercises - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Do rowing machine exercises - Part 3 of 15. Clic ...more
Lady Gaga is definitely in shape. No one can deny that. But how does she do it? How does pop music's most popular artist stay in perfect shape? How does she get those great looking abs?!? As busy as Lady Gaga may be, she always finds the time for a short exercise routine. Her ...more
Try adding some weighted bar exercises to your workout routine to not only strengthen you arms but to increase your core and back strength as well. Use heavier weights to build larger muscles and more reps at a lighter weight for lean strong muscle. Using a weighted bar is gr ...more
Cable rope rows are great for adding as a finishing exercise in your routine. With this how to video you can add the cable rope rows to the end of your back workout and start with bent over barbell rows and seated cable rows for a solid mass building back workout.
Learn how to do a single cable scissor squat and row. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits The single cable scissor squat and row works the legs and back in unison, training strength, coordination, and balance. Muscles Worked Back Legs Starting Positio ...more
Learn how to do double dumbbell rows. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Though the movement of dumbbell rows comes through your arms, the muscle development will be in your back. Bring your shoulder blades together and keep your shoulders away from yo ...more
A good smartphone can be the perfect workout companion. You have music for motivation, videos for pushing through boring cardio sessions, GPS to keep you on course, and even an array of sensors for gathering data about your workout. But not all phones are created equal when it ...more
Learn how to do jump triceps bench dips and sculpt your body without weights. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Bench dips are an ideal triceps isolating exercise, using the weight of your body against the muscle. Here you'll add a “jump” aspect for an ...more
This instructional video from BaseballRox will teach you how to warm-up and stretch properly on the field, which will help to prevent injuries. These baseball videos are aimed to help young players and coaches improve their performance on the field by strengthening shoulders w ...more
Learn how to do single arm cable reverse pulls. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Athletes love cable machine exercises because they mimic the continuous movement patterns they use while playing sports. The single-arm cable reverse pull provides conti ...more
Dips are great exercises, in or out of the gym, and are easily done. They're the perfect exercise for working out your triceps brachii and pectoralis muscles. This also works out a secondary muscle— the deltoids. THe beginner to intermediate exercise is a great way to work all ...more
In order to get 6-pack abs, the most important part of this process is to lose weight. You can do that by increasing cardio exercise and decreasing your caloric intake. There is an iPhone app that can help you called "LoseIt". It will keep up with your weight loss and your pla ...more
Maintain your shoulder joint rotation. Men's Health recommends this workout for maximum upper body flexibility. Lie face down on a bench that's set at a 45º incline and hold a light dumb-bell in each hand with an overhand grip. Your arms should hang face down with your palms ...more
Target your posterior chain muscles. In this video from Men's Health, see a leg workout called the "single-leg squat touch down". This squat targets the muscles of the posterior chain, the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. Balance on your left leg with your knees slightly b ...more
Learn how to do dumbbell clean and presses. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits This exercise converts a classic shoulder exercise, often done with a barbell or kettlebell, to take advantage of its leg-busting potential. Put squats between the elements o ...more
Learn how to do reverse dumbbell flys on incline bench. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Making sure your shoulders are evenly balanced from front to back is a must. Use this exercise to both strengthen and develop the back of your shoulders. The incl ...more
Learn how to do dumbbell alternating chest flys. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits The classic dumbbell fly works your chest and your inner chest muscles in particular. The one-armed alternating variation has you do one side at a time, increasing the ...more
Learn how to do dumbbell fly to presses. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits The dumbbell fly to press combination exercise works your pectoral muscles from different angles, giving the benefits of a traditional dumbbell press combined with the pec-stret ...more
In this video, we learn how to do incline rows for lats. There is no substitute for pull ups if you want wide lats. This exercise is a great addition to add to pull ups to get a great workout and build muscle. To do this exercise, lay on an adjustable bench that is set on an i ...more
Learn how to do break dance push ups. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits This exercise channels the breakdancer's combination of strength, agility, and balance. Starting Position Begin in a standard push-up, or plank, position. You should be face down ...more
This basic workout from Men's Health is a great way to build up your abs. You can do this in a corner or at the base of a weight machine. Load a bar-bell lightly on one end. Wrap the other end in a towel and place it in the corner of a room or wedged under a bench. Once this ...more
Learn how to do seated one leg presses. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits The seated one-leg press is a safe and effective way to focus on building the leg muscles without putting extra stress on the lower back. Leg presses build strength and increase ...more
Learn how to do mountain climber exercises. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Simulate the physical challenge of Everest without the cold or the oxygen deprivation. Use your hands to support your upper body as you take big, explosive steps with altern ...more
Learn how to do seated dumbbell shoulder presses. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits The standing dumbbell shoulder press works the core of the shoulder's deltoid muscle complex. Only do this exercise if your shoulders are free of pain or injury. Musc ...more
Learn how to do dumbbell butterfly swim strokes. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits The butterfly swimming stroke, as any swimmer knows, works your shoulders through a full circular motion. Here you replace the resistance of the water with dumbbells. M ...more
Learn how to do dumbbell lateral to front raises. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits Combine exercises to target more of the muscles of the shoulder complex—in this case, the front and middle deltoid muscles. Muscles Worked Shoulders (front/middle del ...more
A key element to making any guitar player, whether lead or rhythm, a great player is having good muscle memory and plenty of dexterity and strength in both your left hand and right hand. For those just getting started, or for those who have been playing for a while but are sti ...more
Suspension training offers an unparalleled way to train your entire upper body, from your pecs to your core to your triceps and biceps. So if you're lucky enough to have the TRX Suspension Training machine at home, or have one at the gym, then try commiting yourself to actuall ...more
This is a great instructional video on how to do a frog squat. This exercise involves a pose that is similar to a frog squat. First you have to spread your feet beyond shoulder width apart. Now place your hands in front of your body and inhale while you go down and exhale when ...more
Get a good abs workout with this "weighted crunch" exercise. Men's Health shows you how to do it. Using a weighted plate on your chest makes this abs exercise harder, but so much more useful. Lie on your back with your knees bent and hold a weight plate or dumb-bell on your c ...more